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JBL GTO3501

360W RMS, Monoblock Grand Touring Series Amplifier

  • 4.3

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My order was placed on-line easily and I had my speakers in a couple of days. The service was excellent and I am amazed about how much follow up that customer service has done to make sure that my order went smoothly. Thanks for the great prices, fast shipping and excellent customer service!

- Bobby Kielbasa from Homer City, PA

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  • Grand Touring Series Class AB Monoblock Car Amplifier
  • RMS Power Rating:
    • 4 ohms: 225 watts x 1 chan.
    • 2 ohms: 360 watts x 1 chan.
  • Max power output: 700 watts x 1 chan. approx.
  • LED power and protection indicators
  • Tuned Bass EQ (0-12 dB bass boost)
  • Preamp RCA outputs
  • Cast-aluminum heatsink
  • JBL patented DBOC (Dynamic Bass Optimization Circuitry)
  • Variable low-pass filter (32-320 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Frequency response: 20-330 Hz
  • Dimensions: 12-1/4"L x 10-3/8"W x 2-1/8"H
  • 8-gauge power and ground wiring is required for installation. Contact us for information regarding a discount on select amplifier kits when purchased together with this amplifier.
  • Also can be found as: GTO-3501, GT350.1
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's warranty

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Power Specifications - Subwoofer Channel
RMS Power @ 4 ohms 225 watts x 1 channels
RMS Power @ 2 ohms 360 watts x 1 channels
RMS Power @ 1 ohm Not Stable
Peak Power Output 700 watts x 1 channels
Amplifier Specifications
Amplifier Class AB
Number of Channels 1 - Mono
Total RMS Power Output 360 watts
Maximum Input Gauge Size 8 AWG
Minimum Impedance Unbridged 2 ohms
THD at Rated RMS Power 0.04%
Speaker Level Inputs No
Preamp Outputs 1 pair
Built-in Crossover Low-pass (LP)
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency 32 - 320 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 104 dB
Bass Boost 0 - 12 dB
Bass/Gain Remote Yes
Fan Cooled No
Fuse Rating 30A x 2 
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration 1 year
Labor Warranty Duration 1 year
Warranty Provider Manufacturer
Customer Review Summary for JBL GTO3501
Average Customer Rating is 4.3 out of 5 stars:
  • 4.3
based on 3 Reviews
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Durability
  • 4.0
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Value
  • 3.7
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Features
  • 3.7
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Design
  • 4.3
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Usability
  • 4.3
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
August 19, 2010 Clean Durable Power
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Review by
Brandon from Fort Fairfield, ME
Overall
  • 4.0
Durability
  • 4.0
Value
  • 4.0
Features
  • 4.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
I would have to say that this is slightly under rated compared to similar amps. The quality is much better than the Kenwood amp I was using before this amp. I am using it to power a Polk 12 sub that can handle 360RMS, and this amp powers it beautifully. Upon opening the box the first thing you see is the bass control. Best feature of this amp. I love being able to turn it up and down depending on where I am or who is in the car. When taking it out, I noticed that all of the weight comes from the heat sinks, which are massive. The inputs do not require spades, just bare wire which is a plus, however it does not allow for speaker level inputs. It has a high and a low pass frequency which allows for extremely accurate tuning. The controls also have a very sturdy feel to them, and they don't move freely and have a little pull so your setting won't get changed with the bass vibrations. The lights on the top are a bit much if this is in your car, but for trunk use its just fine. Rather appealing to my tastes. Overall this unit is very solid, and extremely well built. For the money, you can't find better made, and higher quality sound without spending the extra cash. And since it is made by Harmon Kardon you know you are getting extreme quality.
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March 26, 2012 Works great, but...
Review by
Nick D from Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
Overall
  • 4.0
Durability
  • 4.0
Value
  • 3.0
Features
  • 3.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 4.0
I really like the look of the amp, and the way it's set up (terminals and ajustment knobs), but i was never really happy with it. I think for it's size it's a bit big to be only 360w RMS and i dont think i like the A/B design. For a mono block thats supposed to be paired with a GTO 1214 sub, it should be a class D. I never really got it tuned right and the bass knob feels cheap and works cheap too. My sub thumps on startup so im guessing the "soft-start" isn't working that well. It's a great amp if your looking for a SQ setup though, and if your looking to show it off, it's flashy. For me it's hidden and i upgraded to a 500w sub, so i need a new amp. BTW this amp blew a JBL GTO1214D sub @ 2 ohms, sub rated for 360wRMS, so either i ran it too hard or this amp is under-rated. With 2 30A fuses i think it's underrated, when its going at 14v it pushes more.
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January 26, 2011 Great Sub-Amp
Review by
Brad from Beaumont, AB, Canada
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 4.0
Value
  • 4.0
Features
  • 4.0
Design
  • 3.0
Usability
  • 4.0
I installed this amp to run two 10" Shallow mount subs in a 05 GMC Sierra pickup and it delivers the sound and volume I was looking for. Install was easy and was fairly easy to tune in. The adjustable bass control option is great to tune in particular songs.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: JBL
Model number: GTO3501
UPC: 050036119207
Weight: 9.00 lbs
Internal SKU: gto3501
Internal product ID: 12247